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N12 YAS

2016 Mitsubishi Lancer

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

62,038 mi
Last recorded62,038 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Mitsubishi Lancer96,271 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN12 YAS
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 62,038 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2026 56,740 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 54,994 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2023 50,654 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 60,868 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 42,806 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 31,036 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 59,411 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2021 59,411 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 25,777 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 13,409 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 13,384 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 56,987 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 50,590 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 50,502 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 50,502 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fail 3 Jul 2014 50,494 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 46,475 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 46,475 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 40,104 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 32,240 miles

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Lancer?

Based on 382,912 MOT tests across 33,260 vehicles.

76.3%
Pass Rate
5,235
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
33,260
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 9,095
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,710
position lamp(s) not working 4,694
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 4,425
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 4,236
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N12 YAS is a 2016 Mitsubishi Lancer in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 2016 Mitsubishi Lancer models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 96,271 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mitsubishi Lancer fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 9,095 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N12 YAS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Lancer typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 10 years old, this Mitsubishi Lancer is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was N12 YAS registered?

N12 YAS is a 2016 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 8 July 2016.

Is N12 YAS safe to buy?

The MOT history for N12 YAS shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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